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NOW YOU CAN SHARE THE NEWS THAT HEP C CAN BE CURED*

By sharing this video, you can actually save lives. The more people who know there’s a cure for Hep C, the more people can be cured*. So please pass it on. And if you want to check to see if you should be tested, take the simple test below.

The only way to be sure

Almost half of people living with hepatitis C are not aware that they are infected. Many people with hepatitis C do not have symptoms and do not know they are infected. Even though a person has no symptoms, the virus can still be detected in the blood.

Over time, untreated hepatitis C can cause serious liver disease including cirrhosis and liver cancer and is one of the leading causes of liver transplantation.

It only takes a small amount of blood to share Hep C. Find out more about risk factors and possible symptoms to help decide if you should get tested.

Find out more about hep C

The hepatitis C virus is highly contagious and can live outside of the body in traces of dried blood for several days to weeks.
To avoid infection with Hep C it is important not to share or re-use needles, equipment or sharp objects such as razors, that could have come into contact with another person’s blood.

Modern treatments are now available that are well tolerated, simple to take and can cure the virus in almost everyone living with Hep C.

Successful treatment will also prevent transmission of hepatitis C to others.

Testing saves lives

Your doctor is the best person to talk to if you have any questions about hepatitis C, if you want to get tested or discuss treatment options and how to stay healthy.
You can use the hep C checklist which includes risk factors and symptoms together with some suggested questions to ask.

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The content on this site is intended solely for New Zealand residents. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace a discussion with a healthcare professional. All decisions made regarding patient care must be handled by a healthcare professional and be made based on the unique needs of each patient.

The person shown is from stock photography (model) and is not an actual patient.

This website has been developed and is funded by AbbVie Limited, Wellington.

TAPS PP4018. NZ-HCV-180014. Date of Preparation June 2019.

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